Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Seashore paspalum - Paspalum vaginatum Swartz
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | rhizomatous |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | low to medium |
| Color | light to medium green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Rolled vernation, membranous ligules, truncate |
Uses
| It forms a wear-resistant open turf which is well suited for roadsides and other utility sites. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | - |
| Seeding Rate | 4 to 8 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 275,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | Sun |
| Soil | sandy, slightly acidic, infertile soils |
| Moisture | medium to high moisture requirement |
| Mowing height | 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium |
Special Problems